A resolution
requesting the Metropolitan Traffic & Parking Commission to provide one
hour of free parking at the Metropolitan Courthouse during business hours.

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan
Government is currently constructing an underground parking garage in front
of the Metropolitan Courthouse in conjunction with a complete renovation of
the courthouse interior; and

WHEREAS, various
Metropolitan Government offices, in addition to the courts, will be located
at the Metropolitan Courthouse once renovations are complete; and

WHEREAS, it is
estimated that a portion of the new Courthouse parking garage will be open to
the public to provide additional parking opportunities in downtown Nashville;
and

WHEREAS, it is
fitting and proper that citizens conducting business at the Metropolitan Courthouse
be provided one hour of free parking in the new Courthouse parking garage.

NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That
the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as requesting the Metropolitan
Traffic & Parking Commission to provide one hour of free parking at the
Metropolitan Courthouse during business hours.

Section 2. The
Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Resolution to the members
of the Traffic & Parking Commission.

Section 3. That
the members of the Traffic & Parking Commission are further requested to
inform the Metropolitan Council of the feasibility and/or the actions taken
in compliance with the request contained in Section 1 hereof, not later than
sixty (60) days after the adoption of this Resolution.

Section 4. This
Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Brenda
Gilmore

Amendment
No. 1
To
Resolution No. RS2006-1162

Mr. President:

I move to amend
Resolution No. RS2006-1162 by deleting the phrase "one hour", wherein
it appears in the caption, the fourth recital clause, and Section 1 of the Resolution,
and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "thirty minutes".